it's not hard to be nelson mandela. just pay attention to the people close to you and keep on trying hard and never give up." that in a way is his legacy. >> and they are living his legacy out. robin, thank you. appreciate it. >> reporter: okay. >>> one of the icons of new york honored nelson mandela last night. look at this. the top of the empire state building -- >> right. >> -- lit up green, yellow, blue, red, the color of the south african flag, and nearby at the south african consulate -- >> there it is. >> -- there it is, mourners laid the flowers and tributes to man tell la. >> beautiful sight. >>> all right. still to come -- huge day in college football as some of the nation's top teams get ready to face off. >> yes. and our very own joe carter is right outside the georgia dome where the big auburn/missouri game will kick off. >> reporter: yeah, guys, and i can tell you i'm looking forward it to being inside, ba us it is definitely cold here in atlanta. a huge day for college football. we've got a bunch of match